Reporting to the Executive Assistant to the Director of Finance, the Finance Assistant role is primarily focused on the Accounts Payable function. The Finance Assistant will have proven communication, collaborative and organizational abilities. The position requires confidentiality and excellent interpersonal skills. The applicant must be able to work independently and accurately while on a flexible schedule.
Specifically, this position has the following preferred requirements:
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders of the organization.
A working knowledge of computers with experience using word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet including e-mail, and SAP.
Ability to organize and maintain electronic filing systems. Accurate typing and proofreading skills.
Familiarity with office procedures and equipment.
Effective written communication skills.
Excellent telephone answering skills.
Confirmation of your educational qualifications must be included with your application.
All applications will be considered in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Non-Union Employees Policy:
This position is first available to current “Non-Union” employees of the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education.
Second, this position is available to Employment Equity external candidates.
Third, if there are no successful candidates from the Employment Equity applicant pool, then other external candidates who are not members of the identified peoples will be considered for this position.
Please include the name of three work-related references with email address, telephone numbers, one of the references shall be your most recent immediate supervisor. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted.
One year secretarial/clerical training at a Community College or equivalent is required.
Formal accounting training at a Community College or equivalent is required.
Accounting experience and/or training using a computer accounting package would be considered an asset.
Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education 121 Orchard Street Berwick, Nova Scotia B0P 1E0
Mary Ann maryann.rainforth@avrce.ca Preferred Contact: https://www.avrce.ca/jobs